Elanad

Elanad is a village in Chelakkara Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.This village is well known for its communal harmony. The Kaliyaroad Nercha, though is celebrated in a Muslim Mosque, the Nercha is taken by all castes and communities. The Thendankavil Ucharal Vela is being celebrated by all. There are Christians and Musims who offer their services during the Vela celebrations. Similarly in the Pulipuram Ayyapan Vilakku Utsavam, all communities come together and celebrate it with full enthusiasm. If at all some conflits are there, it is purely based on political issues but not religious.EconomyThe predominant occupation in Elanad is agriculture and related activities. The primary economy is agriculture. The terrain is slightly hilly with highly verdant forests and rubber plantations. This place falls under the Chelakkara Assembly Constituency. There is a waterfalls named Mannathipara.Education St Johns High School G.U.P. School A.L.P. School Sanjos Central School Holy Family Nursery School Kaliaroad Jaram School Akshara Education centre A.L.P.S, VennurFestivals Elanad Vela (February) Kalia Road Nercha (February/March) Narikundu Nercha (January month) Pulipuram Ayyappan Vilaaku (December 10) St Mary's Orthodox Palliperunal (April 24) Mar Ignathiyos Orma Perunal(January 7 & 8) Vennur Mundiyan Kavu Vela ( February) Kodakkadi Muthi Vela (April)ChurchesSt. Mary's Orthodox Syrian ChurchSt. Ann's R.C. Church,Mor Ignatious Eliyas Simhasana Church (Simhasana Palli),St. Joseph's Malankara Church,Indian Pentecostal Church, Indian Pentecostal Church (God),St. George Jacobite Church,Brethren Church.